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Rob Manfred Defends Dodgers Amid MLB Fan Criticism Over Spending Spree

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred defended the Dodgers from fan criticism over the club's spending in free agency.

Sports Illustrated

MLB Commissioner Addresses Concerns Over Salary Cap

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred addresses fan concerns, salary cap debates, sports betting vigilance, Tampa Bay Rays' future, and diversity initiatives.

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Umpire Pat Hoberg fired by MLB for sharing sports gambling accounts with friend who bet on baseball

Umpire Pat Hoberg was fired by Major League Baseball for sharing his legal sports gambling accounts with a friend who bet on baseball games and for intentionally deleting electronic messages pertinent to the league’s investigation

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MLB Upholds Firing of Umpire Pat Hoberg Over Gambling Violations

The umpire who was widely praised for calling a “perfect game” in the 2022 World Series shared sports betting accounts with a professional poker player and friend who bet on baseball.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Pros and Cons of Adam Silver’s Radical Idea to Shorten NBA Games

The commissioner floated the possibility of playing 10-minute quarters, but is it a good idea?

Sports Illustrated

All-Traina Thoughts Mailbag: Tony Romo, Tom Brady, Super Bowl Sunday and More

Looking at Jim Nantz and Romo’s future; Brady’s conflict of interest, Netflix’s NFL future, betting and more.

Sports Illustrated

"Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker dies at 90

The former baseball player called games for the Milwaukee Brewers for more than 50 years

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Rob Manfred Clarifies His Stance on Controversial 'Golden At-Bat' Idea

Rob Manfred clarified his stance on the embattled 'Golden At-Bat' idea and explained how close MLB is to actually implementing it.

Sports Illustrated

Baseball has much larger problems than the farcical ‘golden at-bat’

The proposed rule change has been met with widespread derision. But MLB has two teams in temporary homes and an avalanche of pitcher injuries

The Guardian - US

An old interview showed that Rob Manfred was vehemently against the Golden At-Bat rule he’s now considering

"You're wasting my time."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Old Audio of Rob Manfred Ripping Idea Similar to Golden At-Bat Rule Resurfaces

Rob Manfred didn’t like the golden at-bat when Stugotz pitched the idea years ago on the Le Batard show.

Sports Illustrated

Yankees Announcer Michael Kay Defends Rob Manfred's 'Golden At-Bat' Proposal

Michael Kay came to the defense of Rob Manfred and the idea of the "Golden At-Bat."

Sports Illustrated

Major League Baseball’s terrible Golden At-Bat idea might not actually be so bad

We can make this fun, people.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rob Manfred Claims There's 'Buzz' Around 'Golden At-Bat' Rule Among MLB Owners

The MLB commissioner revealed the "Golden At-Bat" rule has been discussed at owners meetings.

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All-Mailbag Traina Thoughts: NBA on Amazon, Sports Betting Programming and More

Amazon would be smart to pair Ian Eagle and Blake Griffin on NBA games.

The Independent UK

St. Petersburg council approves $23M repair to hurricane-ravaged Tropicana Field roof

The St. Petersburg City Council has voted to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of Tropicana Field, with the goal of having the home of the Tampa Bay Rays ready for the 2026 season

Sports Illustrated

MLB to Test Robot Umpires in Spring Training, Could Use in Regular Season by 2026

Robot umpires will be further tested in spring training and could make their way to regular-season MLB games by 2026.

Sports Illustrated

Roki Sasaki's Agent Blasts MLB Executives for Floating Rumors of Dodgers Agreement

Roki Sasaki's agent Joel Wolfe blasted MLB executives for floating rumors that the Japanese pitcher has a handshake contract agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Rob Manfred Addresses Public Doubt of Athletics' Planned Relocation to Las Vegas

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke about the A's proposed move to Southern Nevada.

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Tampa Bay Rays To Play 2025 Home Games At Yankees' Field

Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 home games at Steinbrenner Field due to Tropicana Field damage, marking a strategic move for the team.

The Independent UK

Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in Tampa

The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees’ nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field

Fortune

NBA commissioner says women's sports is booming because legacy media gatekeepers can't ignore it anymore

Adam Silver said fans can find women’s sports more easily after decades of it being considered an afterthought by media companies.

Sports Illustrated

World Series Trophy: History, Weight & More

A deeper look at the Commissioner's trophy.

USA Today Sports Media Group

When is Rob Manfred retiring? Here’s the date MLB’s commissioner will finally step down

Here's when Rob Manfred will finally step down

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